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27 March 2013

Policy paper: NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) Regulations 2013: Department of Health response to legal opinions
seen at 20:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

This note sets out the Department of Health (DH)’s response to legal opinions published by 38 Degrees on the application of:

the NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) Regulations 2013 the ...
Policy paper: Follow up to Final Statement by the UK National Contact Point (NCP) for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises: Complaint from the IUF against Unilever plc
seen at 20:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

The OECD Guidelines National Contact Point process offers mediation to multinational companies and people who have made complaints against them. Using this process, the International Union of Food, Agricultural...

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) British Council
seen at 18:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

This is covers the financial year 2011 -2012

Guidance: Rates of vehicle tax (V149)
seen at 18:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include standard rates for vehicles that have already been registered and 1st-year rates for new vehicles. They also include tax rates for all types of goods vehicles, buses and recovery vehicles.

Transparency data: Agreed IATI Implementation Plan
seen at 18:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

IATI is a voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiative that seeks to improve the transparency of aid in order to increase its effectiveness in tackling poverty.

IATI brings together donor and developing countries...

Transparency data: International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) milestones
seen at 18:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

FCO plan to achieve IATI standards by 31 March 2014

Correspondence: Vaccine Update: issue 200 March 2013
seen at 18:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

The upcoming European Immunization Week and a change in opening hours of the National Travel Health network and Centre (NaTHNaC) advice line are featured in the last issue of Vaccine Update to be issued by the...

Guidance: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - additional information
seen at 18:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Find out more about Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Form: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - claim form
seen at 18:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Find out more about Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) Summary
seen at 18:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Summary of the FCO ODA by category

Staffordshire firm fined for explosive reaction after worker suffers burns
seen at 18:30, 27 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Aluminium powder reacted with water in an industrial vacuum cleaner to create hydrogen gas that exploded and burned a worker, a court has heard.

Businessman’s safety failures led to worker’s injury
seen at 18:30, 27 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A South London businessman and his company have been prosecuted for safety breaches after a worker narrowly escaped being crushed by a collapsing load of stone slabs.

Three fined after illegal gas work in Essex
seen at 18:30, 27 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Two unregistered gas fitters and a registered gas engineer have been jointly prosecuted for safety failings relating to illegal and dangerous gas work at two properties in Essex.

Guidance: Botswana – Prisoner Pack
seen at 16:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison

Guidance: Nigeria – Prisoner Pack
seen at 16:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison

Open consultation: Triennial review of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI)
seen at 16:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

On 21 March the Government announced the triennial review of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) and is seeking views of stakeholders who wish to contribute to the Review. Triennial Reviews of Non...

Correspondence: Informing local taxpayers: Council Tax Band appeals
seen at 16:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Letter from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis reminding billing authorities of their statutory duties to provide a statement with Council Tax bills which gives information on how to challenge the Council...

Guidance: The MOD green book: MOD working arrangements with media organisations
seen at 16:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title change for page

This document has been produced in consultation with editors, and press and broadcasting organisations as a general guide to the procedures that the United Kingdom Ministry...

Consultation outcome: Applying Student Number Controls to Alternative Providers with Designated Courses
seen at 16:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response and public responses to the consultation published.

This consultation aimed to:

provide an overview of the shape and purpose of the new system for alternative providers...
Guidance: Ministry of Defence Police Committee: meeting minutes
seen at 16:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New minutes added

The attached summaries provide an overview of the main issues discussed.

Form: Defence Business Services National Security Vetting: transfer request form
seen at 16:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of form added

Please click on the title link for the transfer request form.

Guidance: Defence Business Services National Security Vetting: e-form portal vetting subject user guide
seen at 16:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of document added

This user guide provides instructions for you as the vetting subject on how to activate your e-form account on either the secure RLI/GSi portal or on the internet...

Guidance: Defence Business Services National Security Vetting: e-form portal sponsor guidance
seen at 16:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version added

This user guide provides instructions for you as the sponsor on how to activate your e-form account on either the secure RLI/GSi portal or on the internet portal when registration...

BRIT school visit
seen at 16:31, 27 March in (Our copy).
BRIT school visit
Wangari Maathai tree planting
seen at 16:31, 27 March in (Our copy).
Wangari Maathai tree planting
Advancing women’s participation in peacebuilding: what are the next steps in implementation?
seen at 16:30, 27 March in Wilton Park (Our copy).

UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, and the UN’s recent 7-point action plan on Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding, provide a strong policy framework. To what extent has policy...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on the early implementation of a ban on above cost payment surcharges
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The new guidance on the Consumer Rights (Payment Surcharges) Regulations 2012 and their requirements has now been added.

Proposals to limit payment surcharges

Some businesses add a charge to...

Form: Legalisation application form
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Legalisation is the official confirmation that a signature, seal or stamp on a UK public document is genuine. It does not authenticate the content of the document. Legalisation is usually required by foreign ...

Statistics: International Citizen Service (ICS) volunteer statistics: 2012-2013
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on UK volunteers - by age and by region during 2012-2013 - in the International Citizen Service (ICS), 2012-15 programme.

Guidance: Successful candidates for the clinical excellence awards 2012
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

These documents set out:

the nominations for clinical excellence awards in the 2012 round successful and renewal candidates
Guidance: Zimbabwe – Notarial Services
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Posts issue a range of legal documents for British nationals. Find out more.

Guidance: Dominican Republic – Notarial Services
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Posts issue a range of legal documents for British nationals. Find out more.

Independent report: An Independent Review of E-Lending in Public Libraries in England
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Last year, a panel of experts agreed to help William Sieghart with a review of e-lending in public libraries in England.

They are:

Janene Cox, President, Society of Chief Librarians and Commissioner...
Guidance: NHS Trust Development Authority Directions 2013
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

The directions enable the NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA) to assume certain functions currently or previously managed by the Department of Health, strategic health authorities and the Appointments Commission...

Guidance: Qatar – Notarial Services
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Posts issue a range of legal documents for British nationals. Find out more.

Correspondence: Scheduling of the cannabis-based medicine 'Sativex'
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

A change to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 and the Misuse of Drugs (Designation) Order 2001: scheduling of the cannabis-based medicine ‘Sativex’.

Broad subject: Crime and disorder

Issue date...
Guidance: Cambodia – Notarial Services
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Posts issue a range of legal documents for British nationals. Find out more.

Statistics: English Business Survey: 2012 Quarter 4
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

The English Business Survey (EBS) statistics for quarter 4 2012 provide information on the current economic and business conditions across England.

The statistical release provides background information...

Guidance: Algeria – Notarial Services
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Posts issue a range of legal documents for British nationals. Find out more.

Guidance: Afghanistan – Notarial Services
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Posts issue a range of legal documents for British nationals. Find out more.

Research and analysis: National wellbeing
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

In 2010 the Prime Minister launched the National Wellbeing Programme to “start measuring our progress as a country, not just by how our economy is growing, but by how our lives are improving; not just ...

Policy paper: End User Device strategy
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

These documents relate to End User Devices. The most up-to-date papers were published on 25 March 2013. These provide the environment and approaches to radically transform the IT landscape to create a more productive...

Correspondence: Amendment to the determinations made under Police Regulations 2003
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Amendment to the determinations made under Police Regulations 2003, to implement the PAT award on a new constables pay scale, phasing out of Competence Related Threshold Payments, the introduction of an On-call...

Guidance: Kuwait – Notarial Services
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Posts issue a range of legal documents for British nationals. Find out more.

Open consultation: Targeted Support for Higher Education Students Review: Call for Evidence
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

This call for evidence invites views and information to help the government target funding more effectively to support students with dependants and disabled students.

The government aims to ensure that...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed firing times ending 22nd March added firing times for 06 to 12 April 2013

Holcombe Moor’s firing times are presented in three file formats so that the information is accessible to everyone...

Corporate report: Department of Health business plan 2011-2015
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

The Department of Health business plan sets out the vision and priorities for the Department and the Structural Reform section of the Plan includes key commitments involved in delivering our reform programme ...

Corporate report: Health and wellbeing: introduction to the directorate
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 3 further publication links to the attachment

The Health and Wellbeing Directorate of Public Health England (PHE) works with partners to develop and implement health programmes and address...

Guidance: Disposal database: House of Commons report
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report added

MOD present and future disposal properties that are in the public domain that is provided for reference in the House of Commons library.

Related information:

...
BRIT School visit
seen at 14:31, 27 March in (Our copy).
BRIT School visit
PLR Transfers to the British Library
seen at 14:31, 27 March in Public Lending Right (Our copy).
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced today that the Public Lending Right body will cease to exist as a separate organisation and responsibility for managing the PLR Scheme is to be transferred...
Othman -v- Home Secretary
seen at 14:30, 27 March in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) judgment
Guidance: Department for Transport monitoring and evaluation strategy
seen at 11:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

This strategy sets out a framework for enhancing the generation of good quality monitoring and evaluation evidence. The strategy will be integrated into departmental decision making and delivered within a governance...

Policy paper: Government Lead Non-Executive reports
seen at 11:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new report: 'Getting a grip: how to improve major project execution and control in government'

The Government Lead Non-Executive, Lord Browne of Madingley, has published his first annual ...

Prince's Trust Celebrate Success
seen at 11:30, 27 March in (Our copy).
Prince's Trust Celebrate Success
Successful applicants to the second round of the Renaissance Strategic support fund announced
seen at 11:30, 27 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Successful applicants to the second round of the Renaissance Strategic support fund announced
Arts Council England announces the six organisations from the North East awarded funding through the Renaissance Strategic support fund
seen at 11:30, 27 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts Council England announces the six organisations from the North East awarded funding through the Renaissance Strategic support fund
Public invited to watchdog’s meeting with water companies
seen at 11:30, 27 March in CCWater rss feed (Our copy).
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is inviting the public to the next meeting of its Northern Committee.
Top Tips to help dilute the impact of increased water bills
seen at 11:30, 27 March in CCWater rss feed (Our copy).
Water consumers across England and Wales facing an average increase of £13 on their 2013/14 household bill could dilute the impact on their pocket by taking some top money saving tips from the Consumer...
Can you save money on your water bill with our Top Tips?
seen at 11:30, 27 March in CCWater rss feed (Our copy).
Water consumers in Wales facing an increase of between £7 and £11 on their average 2013/14 household water bill should check the Consumer Council for Water’s (CCWater) tips to see if they can...
Companies House: Public Targets (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise (Michael Fallon) has today made the following Statement.

I have set Companies House the following targets for the year 2013-14...

Competition and Markets Authority (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Dr Vince Cable) has today made the following Statement.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills wishes to...

EU: Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Lord de Mauley, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Owen Paterson) has today made the following Statement.

I attended the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 18 and...

Food: Horsemeat Fraud (Lord de Mauley, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Owen Paterson) has today made the following Statement.

I would like to update the House on developments since my...

Higher Education: Student Loans (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Dr Vince Cable) has today made the following Statement.

I am today announcing that the remaining publicly owned mortgage...

Land Registry: Performance Indicators and Targets (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise (Michael Fallon) has today made the following Statement.

The Land Registry vision is: "To be recognised as a world leader in ...

Low Pay Commission (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Minister of State for Employment Relations and Consumers Affairs (Jo Swinson) has today made the following Statement.

On 10 July 2012 my honourable friend Norman Lamb, former Minister...

National Measurement Office: Performance Targets (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Universities and Science (David Willetts) has today made the following Statement.

I have tasked the National Measurement Office to provide policy support...

Nuclear Industrial Strategy (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Dr Vince Cable) has today made the following Statement.

The Government have today published the Nuclear Industrial ...

Veterinary Products Committee (Lord de Mauley, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food (David Heath) has today made the following Statement.

Today I am announcing the triennial review of the Veterinary Products Committee (...

Policy paper: Government lead non-executive reports
seen at 10:30, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new report: 'Getting a grip: how to improve major project execution and control in government'

The Government Lead Non-Executive, Lord Browne of Madingley, has published his first annual ...

Former care home owner prosecuted after resident death
seen at 10:30, 27 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The former owners of a Buckinghamshire care home have been sentenced for serious safety failings after a frail 76-year-old woman died following a fall from a hoist.

Chief executive Galvin to leave regulator to become group chief executive of the Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd
seen at 10:30, 27 March in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Bill Galvin, chief executive of The Pensions Regulator, will be leaving his current position at the end of June in order to take up a new role as group chief executive of the Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd...
Appointments to the Authority Board
seen at 10:30, 27 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Appointment of Carolyn Fairbairn and Professor David Hand as non-executive members of the Board of the UK Statistics Authority
NHS Cancer Waiting Times in Wales - January 2013
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides data on Cancer waiting times for Welsh NHS Trusts.
Ambulance Services in Wales - February 2013
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Gross Expenditure on Research and Development Scotland - 2011
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Gross expenditure on Research and Development in Scotland broken down by expenditure type (by Business, Government and/or Higher Education) - with UK and International comparisons.
Business Investment - GDP Continuous Improvement: Summary of Improvements to the Estimation of Changes in Inventories in the UK National Accounts
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summary of upcoming improvements to the estimation of changes in inventories, as part of the programme of continuous improvement to the UK National Accounts.
Business Investment - GDP Continuous Improvement: Summary of Improvements to the Estimation of Gross Fixed Capital Formation in the UK National Accounts
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summary of upcoming improvements to the estimation of gross fixed capital formation, as part of the programme of continuous improvement to the UK National Accounts.
Consumer Trends - Q4 2012
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains details of Household Final Consumption Expenditure (HHFCE) for the UK. The main tables include all expenditure on goods and services by members of UK households.
Business Investment - Q4 2012 - Revised Results
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Commentary and tables on investment trends by businesses. Contains capital expenditure data for various sectors of the economy at current prices, constant prices and seasonally adjusted.
Balance of Payments - 4th quarter and annual 2012
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains summary of balance of payments accounts and detailed statistics for the current account including - trade in goods and services, income, current and capital transfers, transactions in UK external assets...
United Kingdom Economic Accounts - Q4 2012
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides detailed estimates of national product, income and expenditure, UK sector accounts and UK balance of payments.
Quarterly National Accounts - Q4 2012
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains detailed breakdowns of the components of GDP as well as key sector accounts aggregates
Northern Ireland Care Leavers Aged 19 - 2011/12
seen at 09:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Formerly Former Care Leavers. This statistical bulletin presents information on care leavers who had been in the care of Northern Ireland Health and Social Services Trusts three years previously and who reached...
Level 2 and 3 attainment by young people in England - measured using matched administrative data: Attainment by Age 19 in 2012
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The SFR includes statistics on the attainment of young people aged 19, showing the proportion of young people qualified to at least levels 2 and 3 by age and by cohort.
Council Tax Levels set by Local Authorities in England - 2013-14
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Details of council tax levels set by local authorities.
Further Education and Skills: Learner Participation, Outcomes and Level of Highest Qualification Held - Spring 2013
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Previously published under the name "Post-16 Education", this Statistical First Release covers further education and skills, showing learner participation, outcomes and the level of the highest qualification held...
“Nuclear Industry Strategy” (Vincent Cable, Secretary of State, Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today published “Nuclear Industrial Strategy”, which has been produced in consultation with industry and other interested stakeholders.

I set out last September the Government...

National Measurement Office (David Willetts, Minister of State (Universities and Science), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have tasked the National Measurement Office to provide policy support to Ministers on measurement issues and a measurement infrastructure which enables innovation and growth, promotes trade and facilitates ...

Low Pay Commission (Jo Swinson)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 10 July 2012 the Minister of State, Department of Health, my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk (Norman Lamb), former Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs announced the commencement...

Ministerial Pensions (Francis Maude)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the spending review 2010, the Government announced their intention to increase employee contributions in public service pension schemes. This followed on from Lord Hutton’s interim report on public service...

2014 Local Elections (Brandon Lewis)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Elections to the European Parliament will be held in the spring of 2014 and are currently scheduled to be held on 5-8 June, unless the Council of the European Union unanimously acts to change the date. In order...

Firebuy Ltd (Brandon Lewis)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today deposited in the Library of the House a copy of the annual report and accounts of Firebuy Ltd for the financial years 2010 to 2012.

Firebuy Ltd was an Executive non-departmental public body...

Electricity Market Reform (Contingencies Fund) (Edward Davey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Energy and Climate Change requires a cash advance of £6,580,000 from the Contingencies Fund for financial year 2013-14,

to support urgent preparatory work to set up a contracts for...

Low Carbon and Renewable Heat (Edward Davey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce today the publication of DECC’s heat policy document “The Future of Heating: Meeting the Challenge”. I am also announcing the next steps for supporting renewable heating...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Owen Paterson, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I attended the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 18 and 19 March in Brussels. Richard Lochhead MSP and Michelle O’Neil MLA also attended.

The main business of the Council was to agree Council&#...

Veterinary Products Committee (David Heath, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons, House of Commons)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing the triennial review of the Veterinary Products Committee (VPC). The VPC is an advisory non-departmental public body (NDPB) sponsored by DEFRA which advises the Veterinary Medicines Directorate...

Horsemeat Fraud (Owen Paterson, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House on developments since my written ministerial statement on 4 March 2013, Official Report, column 54WS, on the latest results from the testing of beef products for the presence ...

Fair Playing Field Review (Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State, Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Fair Playing Field Review has been laid in Parliament today, in line with the requirement set out in section 1G of the National Health Service Act 2006.

The aim of the review is to ensure that patients...

Revised NHS Constitution (Norman Lamb, Assistant Whip, House of Commons)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The NHS constitution sets out the principles, values, rights and responsibilities that underpin the NHS. It sets out the enduring character of the NHS as a comprehensive and equitable health service. It is intended...

Retention of Biometric Data (Theresa May, Minister of State, Equalities Office)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today launched a public consultation inviting views on the draft guidance on the making or renewing of national security determinations as set out in the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. A national security...

UK Counter-Terrorism Strategy (Theresa May, Minister of State, Equalities Office)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Protecting the safety of the UK and our interests overseas is the primary duty of Government. Terrorism remains the greatest threat to the security of the United Kingdom.

I have today published the annual...

Court and Tribunal Reform (Chris Grayling, Minister of State (Employment), Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have previously set out my plans for reform of rehabilitation services and youth custody, and will shortly be setting out proposals for further reforms to legal aid. I am today announcing that I have

...

Rail Franchising (Patrick McLoughlin, Chief Whip, House of Commons)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This morning I have announced to the stock market our long-term plans for rail franchising.

This plan is designed to drive improvements to rail services, deliver on major infrastructure projects, and put...

Search and Rescue Helicopter Services (Patrick McLoughlin, Chief Whip, House of Commons)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 28 November 2011 the Department for Transport started a competition to procure search and rescue helicopter services to replace the joint capability provided by the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and Maritime...

Social Fund Loans Budget Allocation (Steve Webb, Minister of State (Pensions), Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the gross national loans budget for 2013-14 will be £460.7 million.

The national loans budget is funded exclusively by recoveries from existing loan debt and will continue...

State Pension and Benefit Payments (Cyprus) (Steve Webb, Minister of State (Pensions), Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House on actions taken by my Department in response to the closure of the Cypriot banking system last week.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) acted swiftly to hold on...

Research and analysis: Blue Badge Improvement Service report
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Review of the first year of implementation of the Blue Badge Improvement Service including overall scheme statistics and feedback from local authority users.

FOI release: Positions within legal services at Department for Transport
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

This Freedom of Information response (f0009874) is about structure and positions within the legal services department.

Statistics - national statistics: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2013 to 2014
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of the level of Council Tax set by local authorities in England for 2013 to 2014 were announced on 27 March 2013.

The key points from the release are:

the average band D Council Tax set ...
Statistical data set: Weekly solar PV installation and capacity based on registration date
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Stats for week ending 24 March 2013.

The statistics presented in the table below, show the number of sub 50kW solar photovoltaic installations and capacity installed at the end of each week, that...

Statistical data set: Live tables on Council Tax
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Search (Our copy).
Band D Council Tax figures 1993-94 to 2013-14

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 1.45MB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology...
Former Welsh Government Environmental Chief Appointed as New Local Consumer Advocate for the Consumer Council for Water in Wales
seen at 09:30, 27 March in CCWater rss feed (Our copy).
The voice of water consumers in Wales is set to receive a boost with the appointment of Ronnie Alexander as the Consumer Council for Water’s (CCWater) new Local Consumer Advocate (LCA).
Mind the growing gender gap
seen at 09:30, 27 March in TPAS News (Our copy).

Women retiring this year expect their annual retirement income to be more than a third (36%) lower than men's, adding up to a pension gender gap of £6,500, according to research published today from Prudential...

Business Investment, Q4 2012 revised results
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Business investment estimates are a short term indicator of capital expenditure by manufacturing and non-manufacturing businesses within the UK, Q4 2012 revised results.
Balance of Payments, Q4 2012
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The Balance of Payments (BOP) is a key macro-economic indicator as it measures the UK's financial flows with the rest of the world.
Quarterly National Accounts, Q4 2012
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This release contains estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, income and expenditure approaches. Gross Domestic Product measures the chained volume index movements of the UK. The services sector...
Consumer Trends Q4 2012
seen at 09:30, 27 March in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The Consumer Trends publication presents comprehensive estimates of Household Final Consumption Expenditure (HHFCE), constructed to conform to the European System of Accounts 1995 (ESA 95) Classification of Individual...
NHS Cancer Waiting Times in Wales - January 2013
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides data on Cancer waiting times for Welsh NHS Trusts.
Ambulance Services in Wales - February 2013
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Gross Expenditure on Research and Development Scotland - 2011
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Gross expenditure on Research and Development in Scotland broken down by expenditure type (by Business, Government and/or Higher Education) - with UK and International comparisons.
Business Investment - GDP Continuous Improvement: Summary of Improvements to the Estimation of Changes in Inventories in the UK National Accounts
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summary of upcoming improvements to the estimation of changes in inventories, as part of the programme of continuous improvement to the UK National Accounts.
Business Investment - GDP Continuous Improvement: Summary of Improvements to the Estimation of Gross Fixed Capital Formation in the UK National Accounts
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summary of upcoming improvements to the estimation of gross fixed capital formation, as part of the programme of continuous improvement to the UK National Accounts.
Consumer Trends - Q4 2012
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains details of Household Final Consumption Expenditure (HHFCE) for the UK. The main tables include all expenditure on goods and services by members of UK households.
Business Investment - Q4 2012 - Revised Results
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Commentary and tables on investment trends by businesses. Contains capital expenditure data for various sectors of the economy at current prices, constant prices and seasonally adjusted.
Balance of Payments - 4th quarter and annual 2012
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains summary of balance of payments accounts and detailed statistics for the current account including - trade in goods and services, income, current and capital transfers, transactions in UK external assets...
United Kingdom Economic Accounts - Q4 2012
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides detailed estimates of national product, income and expenditure, UK sector accounts and UK balance of payments.
Quarterly National Accounts - Q4 2012
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains detailed breakdowns of the components of GDP as well as key sector accounts aggregates
Northern Ireland Care Leavers Aged 19 - 2011/12
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Formerly Former Care Leavers. This statistical bulletin presents information on care leavers who had been in the care of Northern Ireland Health and Social Services Trusts three years previously and who reached...
Level 2 and 3 attainment by young people in England - measured using matched administrative data: Attainment by Age 19 in 2012
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The SFR includes statistics on the attainment of young people aged 19, showing the proportion of young people qualified to at least levels 2 and 3 by age and by cohort.
Council Tax Levels set by Local Authorities in England - 2013-14
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Details of council tax levels set by local authorities.
Further Education and Skills: Learner Participation, Outcomes and Level of Highest Qualification Held - Spring 2013
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Previously published under the name "Post-16 Education", this Statistical First Release covers further education and skills, showing learner participation, outcomes and the level of the highest qualification held...
Policy paper: Estimated impacts of energy and climate change policies on energy prices and bills
seen at 02:31, 27 March in Search (Our copy).

The Government is committed to being open and transparent about the impacts of energy and climate change policies on households and businesses. This document assesses their impact on gas and electricity prices...